JCS – School Start-Up Info – Classes Begin August 29
The start to the 2024-25 school year is just around the corner, and the entire JCS staff is currently preparing to welcome students back for what we hope will be our best year yet. In preparation for our start-up commencing next week, families are encouraged to review the following information. Go Ravens!
The following is a repeat of information sent out to families earlier in August.
Student Orientation Days
School ID Photo Days are scheduled for August 26–28 in the auxiliary gym, with entrance from the student parking lot. ID photos are required for a number of school activities (e.g. attending athletic games) and also serves as a student’s school photo.
- Grade 12’s: Monday, August 26, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Grade 11’s: Tuesday, August 27, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Grade 10’s: Wednesday, August 28, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - update in red
Student Schedules will be available for viewing via PowerSchool as of August 23, 2024.
Course Change Opportunities will also be available to students on August 26-27 in the Main Hub. Course change guidelines will be provided to families via SchoolMessenger later in August.
- Grade 11 & 12’s: Monday, August 26, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- All Grades: Tuesday, August 27, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The First Day of Classes is August 29, 2024 and will have a staggered entry as follows:
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: Grade 10 students and Link Leaders
- 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: All students-- complementary welcome back hot dog lunch
- 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm: All students-- mini timetable
Regular Class Schedule
Regular Classes begin August 30. Please see the website for the timetable which is located under “Resources”. The school calendar is located on the website as well.
Transportation – Maps and schedules for Calgary Transit available here. Transit Passes are available at most convenience stores.
Student Parking – All students will need to apply for a parking pass. Forms will be available in the Main Office during Student Orientation Days (Aug 26-28) and throughout the first few weeks of the semester. Parking passes are not necessary to park in the student parking lot between August 26 – September 6.
Other School Information
Athletics Information – Please visit the Athletics Page for more information. Football and Volleyball try-outs start in August.
School Council – The first Council Meeting is scheduled for September 19 at 7:00 pm.
MyCBE Account (Required) - For parents / legal guardians / independent students without a MyCBE account
- Sign in at www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe
- Create the account; refer to MyCBE - Creating an Account
- Add child(ren); refer to MyCBE - Adding Additional Students
For parents / legal guardians / independent students with a MyCBE account
- Sign in at www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe
- Add child(ren); refer to MyCBE - Adding Additional Students
Subscribe to School Messages - Don’t miss out on school messages! To ensure you receive important information from your child’s school and the Calgary Board of Education. To subscribe follow the steps below:
- Go to: https://calgary.schoolmessenger.com/cbe_subscribe
- To receive commercial electronic messages on school topics such as student fees, field trips and student activities. (The link will open into a separate website managed by SchoolMessenger, our mass communication tool.)
- In addition, to receive any text messages sent by your school or the Calgary Board of Education, opt-in by using your cell phone to text the word YES to the six-digit number 978338.*
See you in the fall! Go RAVENS!